New Winners Churchill (pictured) – Coolmore Stud shuttler Churchill (Galileo) chalked up his 23rd individual winner courtesy of Friday Night’s (2 f Churchill – Whipcla by Whipper) victory over 1800 metres at Milan. Making her career debut, the Salvatore Sulas-trained two-year-old defeated Valzer (Buratino) into second with Flash Of The Blade (Mondaliste) further back in... Read More

There was a poignant moment in the half-hour leading up to the running of this year’s Melbourne Cup (Gr 1, 3200m) that signalled James McDonald was quite possibly about to enjoy the ride of his life on Verry Elleegant (Zed). It occurred when the horses were made to hold up as they emerged from the... Read More

Brereton (AUS) 2 c  Zoustar – Fuddle Dee Duddle by Red Ransom O: Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd, Mr A P Mithen, Mr G J Johnson, Noorilim Park Thoroughbreds, Mr R I Chapman, Longwood Racing, Matha Bloodstock, Mr G D Guest, Musk Creek Farm P/L, Qatar Bloodstock Ltd, Glentree Racing, Iskander Racing & Breeding, Mr B... Read More

Willowy will set out to repair a tough couple of weeks for Godolphin three-year-olds and become the latest headline act for her super-producing dam and a highly successful female line in today’s VRC Oaks at Flemington.  She will also be looking to provide her sire Kermadec a follow-up Group 1 winner – after triple top-level... Read More

Jerry Chau’s virtuoso win aboard God Of Dragon (Red Dazzler) at Happy Valley on Sunday was ‘only’ a Class 3 handicap, yet it emphasised the exciting development of the young rider whose emergence is not only down to astute coaching of latent ability but also part of a deepening confidence around Hong Kong’s cohort of... Read More